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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.50, 3,026.10 and 784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.50, 3,026.10 and 784.80 is: 1,177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.50 : 3,026.10 = 784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.50/3,026.10 = 784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.50x = 3,026.10 × 784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.50x = 2,374,883.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,883.28/2,017.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.14

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